Reefer Report: The onion capital of the West
Yerington in the Mason Valley is not so well-known and widely regarded as one of the country’s most extensive onion-growing operations.
Reefer report: Lithium-ion imports drive up reefer volumes in Mobile, AL
The United States imports hundreds of millions of lithium-ion batteries each year, and according to IHS Markit/PIERS, refrigerated import volumes
Reefer report: Beef production drops as cattle inventories shrink
According to the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture), contributing to lower reefer volumes of fresh and frozen beef is the
Reefer Report: Savannah holds the number one spot for East Coast reefer exports
The Port of Savannah consistently ranks as the fourth largest port for U.S. imports, accounting for 9.3% of the national
Reefer report: Produce season in California is underwater…again
Two weeks of rain and powerful winds in California led to mudslides, flooding, widespread power outages, and a state of
Reefer report: Truckers find love in the air this Valentine’s Day
Miami is the epicenter of dozens of 747 Jumbo jets loaded with flowers arriving from South America, including Colombia and
Reefer report: Two-thirds of U.S. imports end up east of the Mississippi
The combined Ports of Los Angeles (LA) and Long Beach (LB) are typically the number one and three ports for
Reefer Report: Mexican produce imports are on the move in the Southwest
Avocados From Mexico wants to make a touchdown on Sunday, February 11, 2024. The Super Bowl is the biggest occasion
Reefer Report: Philadelphia reefer carriers see higher produce volumes but lower rates
The Philadelphia freight market is home to the largest third-party reefer terminal in the United States, the Packer Avenue Marine
Reefer Report: Keeping dry freight from freezing in winter
As winter sets in, shippers will increasingly add freeze protection or protect-from-freeze (PFF) to bills of lading to keep traditional dry freight from freezing.
Reefer report: A watery start to the onion season spikes PNW volume and prices
Two West Coast hurricanes in August and October have resulted in higher onion prices in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) in
Reefer Report: Winter Salad Bowl heats up
In addition to being a large military town and a hot spot for winter tourism, Yuma, AZ, is the Winter Salad Bowl, the Sunniest City in the World, and the focal loading point for reefer carriers in the Southwest.